How do you solve #x + 3 = 5#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-11T10:18:48

#x = 2#

We can subtract the #3# from both sides of the equation, thus leaving us with

#x = 2#

because #5 - 3# equals #2#.

Henceforth, the value for #x# is #2#.

Answer 2 · 2018-05-12T16:13:44

#x=2#

Given: #x+3=5#.

Subtract #3# from both sides.

#x+color(red)cancelcolor(black)3-color(red)cancelcolor(black)3=5-3#

#:.x=2#